Fr. Daniel's Letter to his Parishioners

 

Dear Parishioners,

For the Second Sunday of Lent, we read in the Gospel about the Transfiguration of Jesus before Peter, James and John.  Here we have Jesus showing his closest apostles who he really is by revealing his glory to them.  A little piece of that glory is in each one of us, and our goal is to reveal that to others around us as well.   It seems that given the current climate in our culture right now, it is so much easier to reveal the negative, not so God-like side.  While all that is a part of our society right now, hopefully we can stand in the midst of it all, not be dragged into it but instead reveal God to each other.

As you can see from the cover, Fr. Bob Vaillancourt will be coming to lead us in Taizé prayer.  For that day only, the 5:00 PM stations and the 5:30 PM Mass will be at the Basilica.  At 6:30 PM, we will begin prayer in the Taizé format.   Know that seating is limited to 105 and all the COVID protocols will be in place.  It will be live streamed for those who cannot make it or do not yet feel comfortable entering the Church at this time.  The music and prayer style is meditative and quiet, just what a noisy and confusing world needs.  We thank Fr. Bob for coming to his home parish and praying with us.

You will also see in this week’s bulletin that we have provided information from the Catholic Foundation of Maine in case anyone was interested in setting up an endowment in support of the parish.  This is a great way to secure the future of faith here in Lewiston, Sabattus and Lisbon Falls.  In my former parish, we set one up for each of the buildings so that people could contribute to maintaining the Churches.  In all Catholic Churches, these expenses are put off until there is no other option, and the expenses are usually enormous by then.  Designating funds specifically for the upkeep of the Church ensures that work will be done each year to keep up on the repairs.  It is also a great way to keep a music program going, an organ in top shape, adult education or anything that is dear to your heart ongoing and funded into the future.  Think about starting up an endowment in your name or someone you love or contribute to an existing one to keep the faith and ministry alive.  Currently four percent in interest is given to the Church as designated funds based on the giver’s intent.  Let us make sure the faith remains long after we are gone. 

                                                           Peace, Fr. Daniel

 


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